South Sioux City Professional Fire Fighters

02/14/2026

02/13/2026

The members of the South Sioux City Professional Firefighters extend our deepest condolences to the Omaha Professional Fire Fighters and the family of John Olson following his line-of-duty death.

Captain Olson served the citizens of Omaha with courage and dedication. Please join us in keeping his wife, children, and all who loved him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

It is with profound sadness that the Omaha Professional Fire Fighters announce the line-of-duty death of our Brother, John Olson.
Captain Olson served the citizens of Omaha with courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to public safety. His loss is deeply felt not only within our department, but throughout the community he so proudly protected.

John leaves behind his loving wife, and their three children. He is also survived by his extended family, numerous friends, and his fire department and union family, all of whom are grieving this unimaginable loss.

Funeral arrangements are currently pending and will be announced as soon as they are finalized.

We ask that you keep the family and all who knew and loved John in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. We are grateful for the overwhelming support from our community as we honor the life, service, and sacrifice of our fallen Brother.

Please continue to lift this family up and respect their privacy in the days ahead.

01/22/2026

01/22/2026

🔥🚒 Week 2 of ( ) - Screening & Early Detection

Cancer risk is higher for fire fighters, and navigating screenings and benefits can be complex. This week’s resources focus on prevention, early detection, and understanding the protections that support members and families.

➡️ iaff.org/cancer-awareness-month/ffcam-week2

01/22/2026

A bill before Nebraska lawmakers would provide workers’ compensation benefits to firefighters diagnosed with cancer without requiring them to prove their cancer came from the job.

01/15/2026

LB 400 is getting some pushback in the Unicameral, please call or email your state senator and ask them to support this legislation! 🙏 The hearing for this will be either Friday or Tuesday. So please contact your senator, ask them to support this legislation and share this post!

01/14/2026

The city's proclamation notes that firefighters are 9% more likely to develop cancer, and 14% more likely to die of cancer.

01/13/2026

Great OP-ED from Brother Towey! Call your senator and ask them to support LB 400!!

01/13/2026

01/10/2026

Firefighter Cancer Awareness month begins this week as new federal legislation expands benefits for families of firefighters who die from cancer.

01/08/2026

In addition to the beginning of the 2026 Nebraska Legislature session, January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. At the intersection of those two tidbits lies what we believe to be the most important bill of the session: LB400. Nebraska Firefighters are exposed to cancerous environments routinely, and despite the significantly higher risk of developing workplace related cancers, are often left to fend for themselves after a cancer diagnosis. We urge all of our followers to contact their State Senator and ask them to support LB400, so the firefighters that you rely on can continue to serve you without fear of complete financial ruin after an occupational cancer diagnosis.

For more information about the links between firefighters and cancer, check out the Firefighter Cancer Support Network!